Combined exercise and radiofrequency for separated belly muscles
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a combination of abdominal exercises and radiofrequency (a gentle heat treatment) to help close the gap in separated belly muscles. If you have this condition and meet the age and health criteria above, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with diastasis recti abdominis (a separation of your tummy muscles).
- The gap between your tummy muscles is at least 2.5 centimeters wide.
- You have not received any prior treatment for this condition.
- You do not have an umbilical hernia (a bulge near your belly button) or an intestinal disease like IBS or Crohn's.
- You are not pregnant, planning a pregnancy soon, and have no condition that prevents you from receiving diathermy (like a tumor or open wound on your belly).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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